Zone 4:
Tyndall — CLOSED until further notice. Base remains under mandatory evacuation.
Hurlburt Field — CLOSED until all clear ordered.
Store assessment — Has a couple of minor leaks, but is ready to open; however, the base commander ordered the store to remain closed as he does not want traffic on the base today until all is clear.

NEXCOM — We have closures in Panama City and Beaufort today. Pensacola and Whiting Field were secured yesterday as well but will be open as normal today. As of 0800 EDT, NEXCOM is awaiting to receive damage assessments from NSA Panama City. NEX operations will remain secured in Panama City and Beaufort for 11 Oct while normal operations will resume in Pensacola, Whiting Field, and SEDC today.

Operations will resume at NEX Beaufort on 12 Oct with operations to be determined at NEX Panama City based on any damages and permission from the installation to return to work.

Operations in Hampton Roads are not expecting any early closures or effects to operations at this time based on information provided by the region.

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Washington ExaminerOn a Friday afternoon, just two days before the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1, the White House announced that President Donald Trump had signed into law annual funding for the Pentagon.
At the Pentagon, budgeteers heaved a sigh of relief after years of late funding and stopgap budget measures that caused havoc for military planning.READ MORE

CNNAs President Donald Trump grapples with a number of huge foreign policy challenges over the coming months, he is going to have to make some key decisions on the generals who advise him and lead the US military.
Behind the scenes, the White House and Pentagon are looking for a new slate of senior officers to fill several key jobs with several senior military figures set to retire.READ MORE

The Associated Press via Military TimesMoving is nothing new for Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bill Weir's family, but their latest transfer was the bumpiest yet.
The Italian moving company the military hired to ship their belongings to New Mexico ruined artwork by wife Vennita, a professional artist. The crew boxed paintings with leaky liquid containers, broke a sunflower sculpture and damaged frescos made at a Florence art school. READ MORE

Military.comOn Oct. 7, 2001, less than a month after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, U.S. warplanes bombed targets in Afghanistan in what would be the opening offensive of Operation Enduring Freedom, the effort to drive the Taliban and al-Qaida from the country and install a democratic government.
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Army TimesSenior leaders have been saying in recent years that the Army is at an inflection point, poised for a transition that will take it out of a 20th century organizational structure and post-9/11 warfare. The service is going through a top-to-bottom overhaul, from a new physical fitness test to officer personnel reform.
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Army TimesIt's well known at this point that just under 30 percent of Americans ages 17 to 24 — the prime age to join the Army — aren't eligible to join.
But beyond that, almost a third of those who sit down with a recruiter to take the first steps are immediately disqualified.
Why? Because of their weight.READ MORE

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Progressive GrocerNatural Grocers is making its online experience more personalized and convenient with a fully redesigned website that's both desktop- and mobile-friendly.
Offering a cleaner, more streamlined experience, the new site has an improved page speed and enhanced layouts, faster and more responsible page load times for different devices, and simplified navigation to help visitors easily locate stores, favorite recipes, articles or sales.
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Supermarket NewsFood retailers and wholesalers deem traditional supermarkets as their main competition and see the expansion of online grocery as both a pressure and an opportunity, according to The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2018 survey by the Food Marketing Institute.
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Food Navigator USATransparency into how products are made, what is in them and how they impact society is no longer simply "nice to have" — rather a new report from the Food Marketing Institute made possible with help from Label Insight shows that it is a "must-have" for consumers, many of whom say they will walk away from a brand that doesn't share sufficient information.READ MORE

Ag DailyHave you been grocery shopping lately? If so, it probably won't come as much of a surprise that so-called "free-from" labels are one of the fastest-growing food marketing trends. These food labels focus on what's not in our food, rather than what is in it. The biggest growth in these labels comes from gluten-free (up 24 percent), no antibiotics (up 20 percent), soy-free (up 19 percent) and hormone and antibiotic-free (up 15 percent).READ MORE

Progressive GrocerGrocers are the most trusted brands, with an average of 37 percent, according to a new study from cloud-based customer experience intelligence platform InMoment on how brands can earn and maintain the loyalty and trust of customers.
Big-box retailers followed at 20 percent. Meanwhile, among the least trusted brands were convenience stores, at 8 percent.READ MORE

News ObserverSingles, families, empty nesters, couples, working moms and millennials are looking for easier ways to get dinner on the table.
Whether you are trying to save time, or add some variety into your menu, meal kits may be the answer.
Meal kits are now a $2.5 billion business and growing, says Bob Goldin, a partner at Pentallect, a Chicago-based food industry consulting firm.READ MORE

Military.comWith beer and wine for sale at 12 commissaries nationwide, sales seem to be chugging right along — pun intended.
Beer and wine hit some commissary shelves for the first time ever in July as Pentagon officials explore ways to lure more customers into stores. Operated through a partnership with the military exchange system much like the one under which commissaries carry tobacco, proceeds from sales go back to the exchange, not to the commissary.READ MORE

Before It's NewsTwenty-five personnel received Department of Defense Disability Achievement and Recognition Awards at a Pentagon ceremony, Oct. 4.
Kevin Kelly, deputy director, Office of Force Resiliency, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, provided opening remarks, commending DOD's advancement of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Strength Through Diversity.READ MORE

Ho'okeleThe U.S. Navy in Hawaii celebrates the Navy's 243rd birthday this year, today through Oct. 13. This year’s theme is "Forged by the Sea" (Haku 'la E Ke Kai).
"Our Navy was born as the 'Continental Navy' in 1775 even before our nation was created and before our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution, which all Sailors are sworn to protect and defend," said Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific.READ MORE

DVIDSThe Army & Air Force Exchange Service is stepping up their efforts to motivate Soldiers, Airmen and their families to live active and healthy lives through their BE FIT initiative.
Roy Montez, the Exchange's new BE FIT ambassador, brings a personal touch to promoting readiness and resiliency through Exchange products and restaurants. Montez arms Warfighters and families with fitness information, as well as nutrition tips and tools. The 33-year old San Antonio native draws from an abundance of life experiences as he directs the Exchange's BE FIT efforts.READ MORE

Broadway WorldVictoria Theatre Association and the Greater Miami Valley myVeteran Community announce the opening of the Women Veterans Art Exhibit on Monday, Oct. 1, in the Orchestra Lobby of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. The exhibit is free, open to the public and runs until Wednesday, Oct. 17. The public may view the display Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 12-4 p.m. unless the building is closed for a private event. Call 937-228-7591 to confirm hours.
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The Wall Street JournalAmazon.com Inc. has seen the future of retail and it looks something like a refreshed version of a Brookstone store, the gadget purveyor that filed for bankruptcy last month.
Reminiscent of a novelty gift store or an airport gadget shop, the new Amazon 4-star store was selling his and hers mugs, candles, teapots, pet toys, "Star Wars" droids and vegetable peelers. Those are just some of the nearly 2,000 rotating products, including books, toys, homewares and electronics, all rated four stars or above.
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Supply Chain DiveDespite tariffs on billions of dollars worth of imports coming in from China, imports at U.S. container ports are expected to stay at "near record levels," the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said.
Retailers "are not able to quickly or easily change their sourcing," Jonathan Gold, NRF vice president for supply chain and customs policy, said in a statement. As a result, many businesses will continue to import products from production facilities in China.
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University of Cambridge via ScienceDailyResearchers have used a combination of social media and transport data to predict the likelihood that a given retail business will succeed or fail.
Using information from ten different cities around the world, the researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, have developed a model that can predict with 80 percent accuracy whether a new business will fail within six months.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick Now that summer's over, it's time to start dreaming of what the rest of the year holds. For most people, that means thinking about the holidays. After all, Christmas is only about 100 days away! However, some people simply can't wait that long! More than 10 percent of internet shoppers surveyed by eMarketer said they start their holiday shopping before September. While it's easy to write them off as enthusiasts, you may be surprised that nearly half of those shopping on the internet (40 percent) start purchasing before November.READ MORE

MediaPostAmazon and other retailers have been converting the model of how shoppers get out of stores by using various payment methods, all intended to bypass cashiers and checkout lines.
Now there's some research indicating that this transition will be significant. Smart checkouts will process more than $45 billion in retail transactions in 2023, according to Juniper Research. READ MORE

CSP Daily News On National Coffee Day, convenience stores across the country enticed caffeine fiends with free or discounted cafe drinks. Many chains saw a lift in foot traffic from the promotion; however, Wawa Inc. saw the biggest jump in visits, according to GasBuddy.
As part of the festivities, Wawa Rewards members received a coupon for a free coffee. READ MORE

Convenience Store NewsJust a decade ago, convenience stores were struggling to penetrate the foodservice market.
The industry battled with a reputation problem that had many people wondering if it could effectively shed the "gas station food" label, and rightfully so, as old hot dogs spinning on a roller grill was the impression many consumers had of C-store foodservice programs.
But those who underestimated the C-store industry's ingenuity, leadership and drive to satisfy customers' immediate needs are now eating their words as c-stores have become one of the most preferred destinations for immediate-consumption fresh foods in the country.
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CSP Daily NewsJoe Sheetz, descendant of a 111-year-old family business, looks back at his yearlong chairmanship of NACS as a cherished rite of passage — an opportunity to give back to an industry that has supported him and his loved ones for four generations. The president of Altoona, Pennsylvania-based Sheetz Inc. says his fellow convenience retailers must stay attuned to their consumers’ wants, desires and evolving definition of convenience. READ MORE

Convenience Store NewsFrom cashierless stores to voice-activated displays, retailers are changing how they leverage technology to create hyper-personalized shopping environments that delight consumers and differentiate their stores. Smart shelves, augmented reality/virtual reality and machine learning are just a few of the new digital tools being employed in-store.
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CSP Daily NewsBuilding connections with consumers via engaging products, flexible operations and an empowering approach can increase engagement and modernize the traditional convenience-store shopping experience, said Laurie Demeritt, CEO of food consultancy The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Washington, during the education session "A New Model of Shopper Need States in Convenience Stores" at the 2018 NACS Show in Las Vegas.READ MORE

Kirtland Air Force BaseOctober is National Disability Awareness Month and installations across the Department of Defense are holding events to help bring awareness and education to military communities and Kirtland is no exception.
The Airmen and Family Readiness Flight here is putting on a Hero Wellness Fair Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rio Grande Community Center (the Thrift Shop Building, 8150 Frost Ave or Bldg. 20226).
The Hero Wellness Information fair is the observance's key event and volunteer organizer Staff Sgt. Emma Koskiniemi said the event warrants a wide attendance because of the variety of info and services on offer at the fair.READ MORE

PentagramThe Army Spouses' Club of the Greater Washington Area laid out its social blueprint until the end of the calendar year at the fall kickoff event at Spates Community Club Sept. 20.
The kickoff introduced and reintroduced ASCGWA members to community organizations and vendors and allowed new Military District of Washington spouses opportunities to network with other military spouses.READ MORE